Hi, I am going into 8th grade and I am starting a new school. I am switching because of the drama in the old school my best friend went against me and starting to spread rumors about me and they were spreading like wild fire. And the new school i am going to is a very nice expensive private school and my parents all ready paid for me to go there. I went and toured it for a day and I loved it and then just the other day I got a email from a friend who goes there that rumors are all ready spreading about me. what should I do?

Dear Rumors,

Starting a new school in 8th grade must have a variety of emotions happening for you. On one side you must be excited about a new, private school and what it will be like. On another side - what if there are already rumors spread about you and the other students judge you before they even know you!

My suggestion - go to your new school on the first day - and be yourself. Introduce yourself to some people and make some new friends - you will be the one no one knows about, so you automatically have a mysterious presence in the school. If you hear rumors about yourself, just shrug them off - in less than a week - the rumors should be forgotten about after having met cool people to hang out with.

I am one to understand, as much as drama is fun to watch on TV, when it comes to our own lives, drama just equals trouble.

Good luck!

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